• Conduct qualification visits (QV), site initiation visits (SIV), monitoring visits (MV) and termination visits (TV) at assigned clinical sites and generate visit/contact reports • Oversee integrity of the study and utilize problem-solving skills to promote rapport with the site and staff • Review the performance of the trial at designated sites, ensure the rights and well-being of human subjects are safeguarded and are in accordance with protocol • Develop patient recruitment strategies in conjunction with the clinical site to meet enrollment timelines while also ensuring compliance with the approved standard operating procedures (SOPs), protocol/amendment(s), GCP, and the applicable regulatory requirement(s) • Evaluate the quality and integrity of the reported data, site efficacy and drug accountability • Monitor completeness and quality of Regulatory Documentation and perform site document verification

Role Description The Research Assistant oversees data collection, data organization, and/or data management or similar functions/tasks for research study(ies) in support of a PI or a research team. This position will support research activities for an NIH-funded study as well as other research activities primarily focusing on addressing the overdose crisis in Baltimore. The position will require the applicant to be familiar with qualitative and quantitative data analysis, strong technical writing skills, meticulous attention to detail, and meeting strict deadlines. - Run routine and ad hoc reports. - Use standard tools and computer programs to review data. - Assist with data cleaning measures to ensure accuracy of data and preparation of tables. - Lead basic activities such as data collection and data entry. - May lead specific tasks and develop processes to ensure study activities occur effectively and efficiently. - May conduct literature searches to support faculty in research efforts. - May design and format papers/publications. - May assist PIs in writing summaries of papers for release as policy briefs or other channels. - Other duties as assigned. - Supporting development of qualitative and quantitative data collection instruments. - Cleaning and analyzing qualitative data. - Supporting stakeholder engagement activities, including tracking outreach and drafting communications. - Supporting development of systems of management for research activities, including tracking intervention implementation. - Draft technical reports for key stakeholders and assist with literature reviews for grants and manuscripts. Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in a related field. - Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. Requirements - Proficiency in Microsoft products (particularly OneDrive). - Experience using NVivo. Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency - Analytical Skills: Awareness - Attention to Detail: Awareness - Data Management and Analysis: Awareness - Formatting and Layout Proficiency: Awareness - Information Gathering: Awareness - Oral and Written Communications: Awareness - Organizational Skills: Awareness Benefits - The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs. Company Description - Classified Title: Research Assistant - Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Assistant (Epidemiology) - Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD - Starting Salary Range: Min $33,540- Max $59,085 (Commensurate W/exp.) - Employee group: Full Time - Schedule: Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm - FLSA Status: Non-Exempt - Location: Remote - Department name: Department of Epidemiology - Personnel area: School of Public Health

• Research and verify information on companies, sectors, and markets, across a range of business topics • Sustain ongoing tracking of relevant developments over time, not just respond to one-off requests • Turn raw findings into clear, structured written briefs and summaries, translating facts into useful business insight • Support company, market, and competitive intelligence relevant to the firm’s core work • Maintain research files and reference materials for future use • Handle ad hoc research requests with strong accuracy and good turnaround • Contribute to refining research processes and documentation over time

Role Description We are looking for a Market Research Specialist to power data-driven decisions across Avalara's tax compliance and regulatory technology portfolio. This is a hands-on role focused on completing primary market research, surfacing actionable insights, and building competitive intelligence across the global tax-tech and compliance solutions landscape. Your work will directly shape positioning, product priorities, and go-to-market strategy — helping Avalara make better decisions, faster. This is a remote, US-based position reporting to our Senior Manager, Product Marketing. Responsibilities - Primary Research & Insight Delivery: - Complete qualitative and quantitative primary market research that informs marketing, product, and go-to-market strategies for tax compliance solutions. - Design surveys and discussion guides that align with our goals and produce clear, reliable, decision-ready results. - Analyze research data in Excel (can perform complex functions) and Power BI to identify customer needs, buying drivers, adoption barriers, and market trends. - Surface themes from qualitative and open-ended responses related to compliance complexity, automation needs, and customer pain points. - Competitive & Market Intelligence: - Build competitive intelligence across the tax compliance, indirect tax, e-invoicing, reporting, and broader compliance technology ecosystem — including competitor positioning and messaging. - Integrate secondary research, industry reports, regulatory developments, and internal performance data to strengthen and contextualize insights. - Storytelling & Enablement: - Translate market, customer, and competitive insights into clear narratives that drive strategic decision-making. - Coordinate with external research vendors to protect timelines, data quality, and delivery. - Collaboration: - Partner with marketing, product, sales, analytics, and commercial teams in a global SaaS environment to ensure insights are understood and acted on. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree (business, marketing, economics, or social science preferred). - 7+ years of hands-on experience in qualitative and quantitative primary market research. - Proficiency in Power BI, Excel, and PowerPoint. - Hands-on experience with Qualtrics or a similar survey platform. - Analytical and storytelling skills, with the ability to connect insights to business and product decisions. - Experience using AI and related tools to improve operational efficiency and the quality of research output. Requirements - Use AI tools to accelerate data synthesis, qualitative coding, and theme detection across large volumes of customer and market inputs. - Use AI to improve the clarity and efficiency of research deliverables and stakeholder-ready narratives. Benefits - Total Rewards: In addition to a great compensation package, paid time off, and paid parental leave, many Avalara employees are eligible for bonuses. - Health & Wellness: Benefits vary by location but generally include private medical, life, and disability insurance. - Inclusive culture and diversity: Avalara strongly supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is committed to integrating them into our business practices and our organizational culture.